Power Plant Operator: Startups, Fuel & Safety

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company through WECTEC Staffing Services seeks an Auxiliary Operator to support safe, reliable operation of a power generation facility. You will oversee start-ups, shutdowns and plant equipment, maintaining logs and assisting maintenance staff in a busy station environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1+ years in a related technical field, with responsibilities including operating heavy equipment for fuel supply and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years experience in power generation, industrial operations, manufacturing, utilities, or a related technical environment preferred.
• Read and interpret operating procedures, drawings, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Help with the startup, shutdown, and daily operation of power plant systems and equipment.
• Monitor, inspect, and operate auxiliary systems including water treatment, cooling, condensate, and air compressor systems.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, testing, minor repairs, and adjustments.
• Implement operating instructions, equipment clearances, and lockout/tagout activities following plant procedures.
• Maintain operating logs and report abnormal conditions while taking corrective action as required.
• Support maintenance activities and plant outages.
• Operate heavy equipment to maintain fuel supplies.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Skills

Reading & interpreting procedures

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company through WECTEC Staffing Services seeks an Auxiliary Operator to support safe, reliable operation of a power generation facility. You will oversee start-ups, shutdowns and plant equipment, maintaining logs and assisting maintenance staff in a busy station environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1+ years in a related technical field, with responsibilities including operating heavy equipment for fuel supply and following safety procedures.